Muffin Tin Meals: Gorditas
The cookbook, “Time for Dinner,” written by three former editors of Cookie magazine, is full of easy, family friendly recipes.
Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs from Carole Browe Segal
In talking with Carole Browe Segal for her profile, it was apparent why she has been so successful. She’s smart and she trusts her instincts. And she’s generous. Here’s her advice for women who are thinking about starting their own business: Pursue your dream – If you don’t believe in it, you won’t be able […]
Beth McElroy
Founder and President, Designed2Date, Inc. Vernon Hills Beth McElroy had a traditional corporate career. After 15 years, she was Vice President of Human Resources for a large landscape company. But she was ready for a change. So, the single mother with a 14-year-old son did something very bold: She resigned. She knew she wanted to […]
Carole Browe Segal
President, Segal Family Foundation Co-founder, Crate & Barrel and Founder, Foodstuffs Winnetka Newlyweds Carole and Gordon Segal were washing dishes one night when they had the inspiration that would become Crate & Barrel. They had traveled to St. Thomas on their honeymoon, and found a Danish home goods store with beautifully designed, modern pieces. “Gordon […]
Teens in Trouble: What to do Next
You just caught your teen drinking, smoking pot, having sex—you get the idea—you’re beyond upset and close to imploding. We’ve got some advice on what to do instead of just rant. Here are the 5 things to focus on. 1. Take a deep breath, counsels Suzanne Gazzolo, Ph.D., a psychologist with offices in Wilmette. […]
Favorite Mexican Recipes
All these are easy, family friendly Mexican recipes. Guaranteed to banish the winter blues and transport you to a warmer, sunnier clime—at least for dinner!
The Best Chocolate on the North Shore
Chocolate makes most women’s hearts pitter-patter a little faster; especially on Valentine’s Day. These chocolate shops on the North Shore are splurge worthy.
Meatless Monday: Can You? Should You?
Meat and potatoes (or rice or pasta) plus a veggie on the side is a pretty standard American diet.
Maureen Sagui Going to Academy Awards
A Wilmette resident is going to walk the red carpet Sunday night. Keep your eyes peeled for Maureen Sagui, who will be going as the guest of Jesse Eisenberg, who is nominated as Best Actor for his role in “The Social Network.” Sitting next to Jesse will be his mother, but Maureen will be sitting […]
Tweet These Gals to Dallas
Two North Shore moms are on their way to Dallas for the Super Bowl, but not by plane or train—by tweet! Jennie Marshall and Meredith Sinclair are contestants in the Mercedes Benz Tweet Race. The team—hashtag #MBteamGL—will be driving in an actual Mercedes Benz SUV. They leave Chicago on Wednesday, February 2 headed toward Dallas […]
